Borghese Fango Active Mud for Face and Body Reviews

Face masks--we all need them, both women and men. They unclog pores, help exfoliate old, dead, dry skin, and renew your complexion in general. In high school, I used to whip up a highly effective mask with oatmeal. My skin was soft and radiant after using and I always received compliments. Years ago I decided to quit making my own and began using Borghese's "Fango Mud" after a cosmetic saleswo...read moreman talked about its benefits. I had my doubts--digging into the green concoction was a bit eerie. I knew right from the start that this was a serious mask, definitely spa-quality, meant to detoxify, cleanse, and renew. I applied it as directed, liberally--at least one-fourth inch thick, to my face and neck and was startled. There was an immediate stinging sensation. It lasted briefly and settled into an invigorating tingling. One of the benefits is that this can be used all over the body, so it's great if you have blemishes on your shoulders or décolleté. (PLEASE NOTE: This mask can be messy. Make sure that the area where you are working is free of anything which can stain permanently. Also ensure that you are wearing something that is completely washable, and pull your hair back from your face. Otherwise, you may find globs of green where you don't want to see them.) It is to be left on for five to ten minutes. I kept it on for ten. My skin felt supple, but the next day I noticed tiny whiteheads developing over my face. I called the department store and asked what was happening--I was told that this mask, with its Kaolin (clay) base--will actually draw OUT impurities and then begin to heal them. So I continue to use it on a weekly basis. There are no more whiteheads. I rarely have a blemish! Aloe Gel, Mango Butter, Oat Protein, and Olive Extract are among some of the many ingredients which now leave my complexion like luminous satin, with a new clarity and firmness as well. The only reason I am not giving this ten stars is because I first used it with new white towels which never were white again, despite washing with more bleach than I should have. They are pale green . . . — 4 years, 4 months ago

this mud mask comes in a huge container! it definitely will last you a long time. yes, it does burn, but only for a few seconds. it feels refreshing on the skin, like you just got a really deep clean. i love this for my weekly pampering for my skin. it gives me a nice glow and although its not for acne, it reduced some of my blemishes overnight.
— 6 years, 4 months ago

Tried this once on my face and it burned and stung! I kept it on and after I washed it off my skin was very dry like all the moisture was sucked out. Have not tried to use it on my body.
— 6 years, 5 months ago

A friend recommend this to me, and for a while it started to clear up pimples that I had at the time. it always made my skin look brighter and feel softer after each use. I was almost using it daily because I liked it so much. I ended up buying it for myself. Trust me, this jar will last you for ever. My skin starts to GLOW after consistent use. When you clean your skin very well before applying, ...read moreyou can feel it working. It burns a bit at first but its not like a "your skin is on fire and you have to remove it right now" kind of feeling. Its awesome.— 3 years, 5 months ago

I tried this product on my body, and it was a fun experience to try once, but I don't think I'd make a habit of it. It feels smooth and cool, and it kind of tingles when you put it on, but it's also very messy and I had to clean out my shower when I was finished. My skin did seem smooth and nice after one use, but it was so messy and the change really wasn't enough to warrant going through the clean up regularly. It's a fun product if you want to do kind of a spa day experience at home, though
— 5 years, 11 months ago

Highly cleaning and clearing .. it didn't do much i terms of pore size but it must have cleared them cause my face looked amazing clean and my nose was surely more smoother and blackhead free aaaa...mazing
— 5 months, 2 weeks ago

I've used this for years. The smell is divine, like a true spa treatment, and the feeling of real mud. It is messy and stains towels, so be careful. It also stings a bit, and really produces a tightening like no other. It makes your skin look better. I recommend it.
— 6 years, 7 months ago

I have used the Fango face & body mask/mud for over 20 years. I have used it on my body but I really love the way it stimulates my face and neck. After a treatment, my skin is firmer, softer and has a nice glow. I will always use Fango!
— 6 years, 10 months ago

I have tried many products in the borghese line and have never been dissatisfied but Fango is a must have for me! I use this one to two times a week and it is wonderful! It's like a spa treatment at home!
— 8 years, 3 months ago